Just purchased a 2001 F350 PSD with 96000 miles on the thing and I was just wondering a few things

1. Oil changes ... how often do you guys do them? What oil do you recommend?
2. Anything I should know in general about the truck??? Like general problems???
3. Mods...what do you guys recommend!!!!

Any help and or comment would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Eric

 

Welcome to FTE jdmef9 , let's see ... Oil changes , I change My trucks oil & filter every 5000 mi. ( some change more often ) , I use Rotella 15w40 . There are a few things that i guess would be "general problems" such as the cam position sensor , and I have read where guys have had problems with the wire harness in the valve covers . The first thing I did on my truck is replace the factory airbox and filter with a NAPA 6637 filter ( aka ) "kwikk filter" , my next mod will be 4" exhaust with stacks and a pyrometer . I know alot of guys install a chip or tuner , but I'm happy with the performance of my truck ( for now ) and don't have the money anyway !

 

Just do a forum search for any of these topics and you'll get enough reading material to last you until 3 weeks past doomsday. Oh, BTW....WELCOME to FTE!

 

1. Rotella 15w-40 every 3000-5000 miles - depending on how you use the truck. I change mine every 4000 miles just to be safe.

2. Unless you know the history of the truck - I'd suggest a good transmission fluid flush and change with those miles. Other than the cam position sensor - there's really not any problems with these trucks. Keep up with your routine maintanence and read up on past posts for ideas.

3. Intake, 4" turbo back exhaust, gauges, and then a chip or tuner - in that order. The tendency is to want to add your power first - but you really need to have the first 3 things done to prepare your truck for adding power with a chip or tuner - it's the safe way to hop up your PSD.

Welcome to FTE - hang around here and you will have just about all the info you will ever want to know about your new (to you) rig! ENJOY!!

 

im gonna add my 2 cents fuel filter changes at 10k make sure and drain the bowl every couple months to make sure and get the water and sediment out. i run some power service through my truck about once a month, breaks all that crud up and conditions and cleans the fuel system

 

thanks for the info fellaws.....how much is the CPS to replace????

Also what intake system would you guys recommend????????

 

I think the FTE favorite would be the Tymar intake. I found this site after I already had my intake, so I have an AFE stage 1, which I am perfectly happy with.

For the CPS - I'm not sure on the price - but I do know that you can get one directly from International for a lot less than through the Ford stealer er... I mean.. dealer.

 

CPS at our local International dealer is $97.00 plus tax. Over $200 at Ford...